英语词汇“subject”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

sub•ject n. [countable]

that which forms a basic matter of thought, discussion, etc.:He keeps changing the subject and refuses to stick to the topic.
Educationa branch of knowledge as a course of study:Which subjects are you taking this semester?
Literature, Philosophysomething or someone written about or represented in writing, art, or music:That beautiful model was the subject for a number of Rodin's sculptures.
Governmentone who owes allegiance to a king or queen or other head of state:The king will provide new services for his loyal subjects.
Grammarone of the two main parts of a sentence (the other being the predicate) that is a noun or group of words acting like a noun, which usually refers to the one performing the action or being in the state expressed by the predicate: The subject of the sentence Jesse shot the sheriff is Jesse.
a person, animal, or corpse that is an object of medical or scientific treatment or experiment.

adj.

being under the rule, control, or influence of something:The warriors ruled harshly over their subject peoples.[be + ~ + to]We are subject to the rules and regulations in effect.
open or exposed to;
likely to get or receive:[be + ~ + to]Those silly ideas are subject to public ridicule.

to bring under rule, control, or influence:[~ + object]The weaker tribes were subjected by another warlike race.
to expose to:[~ + object + to + object]to subject metal to intense heat.
to make vulnerable to attack by (something);
expose:[~ + object + to + object]to subject yourself to ridicule.

prep. phrase

subject to, depending on;
dependent on:His hiring is subject to your approval.

sub•jec•tion, n. [uncountable]See -jec-.

sub•ject n.

that which forms a basic matter of thought, discussion, investigation, etc.:a subject of conversation.
Educationa branch of knowledge as a course of study:He studied four subjects in his first year at college.
a motive, cause, or ground:a subject for complaint.
Literature, Philosophythe theme of a sermon, book, story, etc.
Music and Dancethe principal melodic motif or phrase in a musical composition, esp. in a fugue.
Fine Artan object, scene, incident, etc., chosen by an artist for representation, or as represented in art.
Governmenta person who is under the dominion or rule of a sovereign.
Governmenta person who owes allegiance to a government and lives under its protection:four subjects of Sweden.
Grammar(in English and many other languages) a syntactic unit that functions as one of the two main constituents of a simple sentence, the other being the predicate, and that consists of a noun, noun phrase, or noun substitute which often refers to the one performing the action or being in the state expressed by the predicate, as He in He gave notice.
a person or thing that undergoes or may undergo some action:As a dissenter, he found himself the subject of the group's animosity.
a person or thing under the control or influence of another.
a person as an object of medical, surgical, or psychological treatment or experiment.
a cadaver used for dissection.
Philosophy[Logic.]that term of a proposition concerning which the predicate is affirmed or denied.
Philosophy
- that which thinks, feels, perceives, intends, etc., as contrasted with the objects of thought, feeling, etc.
- the self or ego.
Philosophy[Metaphysics.]that in which qualities or attributes inhere;
substance.

adj.

being under domination, control, or influence (often fol. by to).
being under dominion, rule, or authority, as of a sovereign, state, or some governing power;
owing allegiance or obedience (often fol. by to).
open or exposed (usually fol. by to):subject to ridicule.
being dependent or conditional upon something (usually fol. by to):His consent is subject to your approval.
being under the necessity of undergoing something (usually fol. by to):All beings are subject to death.
liable;
prone (usually fol. by to):subject to headaches.

v.t.

to bring under domination, control, or influence (usually fol. by to).
to bring under dominion, rule, or authority, as of a conqueror or a governing power (usually fol. by to).
to cause to undergo the action of something specified;
expose (usually fol. by to):to subject metal to intense heat.
to make liable or vulnerable;
lay open;
expose (usually fol. by to):to subject oneself to ridicule.
[Obs.]to place beneath something;
make subjacent.

Latin, as above
Old French sugetter
Latin subjectāre, frequentative of subicere; replacing Middle English suget(t)en
Late Latin subjectum grammatical or dialectical subject, noun, nominal use of neuter of subjectus; replacing Middle English suget, as above; (verb, verbal)
Latin, as above; (noun, nominal)
Old French
Latin subjectus placed beneath, inferior, open to inspection, origin, originally past participle of subicere to throw or place beneath, make subject, equivalent. to sub- sub- + -jec-, combining form of jacere to throw + -tus past participle suffix; replacing Middle English suget
(adjective, adjectival) 1275–1325

sub•ject′a•ble, adj.
sub•ject′a•bil′i•ty, n.
sub•ject′ed•ly, adv.
sub•ject′ed•ness, n.
sub′ject•less, adj.
sub′ject•like′, adj.

1, 4.See corresponding entry in Unabridged Subject, theme, topic are often interchangeable to express the material being considered in a speech or written composition. Subject is a broad word for whatever is treated in writing, speech, art, etc.:the subject for discussion.Theme and topic are usually narrower and apply to some limited or specific part of a general subject. A theme is often the underlying conception of a discourse or composition, perhaps not put into words but easily recognizable:The theme of a need for reform runs throughout her work.A topic is the statement of what is to be treated in a section of a composition:The topic is treated fully in this section.
3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged reason, rationale.
17.See corresponding entry in Unabridged subordinate, subservient.
20.See corresponding entry in Unabridged contingent.

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subject n /ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/

the predominant theme or topic, as of a book, discussion, etc
any branch of learning considered as a course of study
a word, phrase, or formal expression about which something is predicated or stated in a sentence; for example, the cat in the sentence The cat catches mice
a person or thing that undergoes experiment, analysis, treatment, etc
a person who lives under the rule of a monarch, government, etc
an object, figure, scene, etc, as selected by an artist or photographer for representation
that which thinks or feels as opposed to the object of thinking and feeling; the self or the mind
a substance as opposed to its attributes
Also called: theme a melodic or thematic phrase used as the principal motif of a fugue, the basis from which the musical material is derived in a sonata-form movement, or the recurrent figure in a rondo
the term of a categorial statement of which something is predicated
an originating motive
change the subject ⇒ to select a new topic of conversation

adj /ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/(usually postpositive) and followed by to:

being under the power or sovereignty of a ruler, government, etc: subject peoples
showing a tendency (towards): a child subject to indiscipline
exposed or vulnerable: subject to ribaldry
conditional upon: the results are subject to correction

adv

subject to ⇒ (preposition) under the condition that: we accept, subject to her agreement

vb /səbˈdʒɛkt/(transitive)

(followed by to) to cause to undergo the application (of): they subjected him to torture
(often passive) followed by to: to expose or render vulnerable or liable (to some experience): he was subjected to great danger
(followed by to) to bring under the control or authority (of): to subject a soldier to discipline
rare to subdue or subjugate
rare to present for consideration; submit

Etymology: 14th Century: from Latin subjectus brought under, from subicere to place under, from sub- + jacere to throw

subˈjectable adj subˌjectaˈbility n

单词	subject
释义	WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 sub•ject /n., adj.* ˈsʌbdʒɪkt; v. səbˈdʒɛkt/USA pronunciation* n. [countable] that which forms a basic matter of thought, discussion, etc.:He keeps changing the subject and refuses to stick to the topic. Educationa branch of knowledge as a course of study:Which subjects are you taking this semester? Literature, Philosophysomething or someone written about or represented in writing, art, or music:That beautiful model was the subject for a number of Rodin's sculptures. Governmentone who owes allegiance to a king or queen or other head of state:The king will provide new services for his loyal subjects. Grammarone of the two main parts of a sentence (the other being the predicate) that is a noun or group of words acting like a noun, which usually refers to the one performing the action or being in the state expressed by the predicate: The subject of the sentence Jesse shot the sheriff is Jesse. a person, animal, or corpse that is an object of medical or scientific treatment or experiment. adj. being under the rule, control, or influence of something:The warriors ruled harshly over their subject peoples.[be + ~ + to]We are subject to the rules and regulations in effect. open or exposed to; likely to get or receive:[be + ~ + to]Those silly ideas are subject to public ridicule. v. to bring under rule, control, or influence:[~ + object]The weaker tribes were subjected by another warlike race. to expose to:[~ + object + to + object]to subject metal to intense heat. to make vulnerable to attack by (something); expose:[~ + object + to + object]to subject yourself to ridicule. prep. phrase subject to, depending on; dependent on:His hiring is subject to your approval. sub•jec•tion, n. [uncountable]See -jec-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 sub•ject (n., adj. sub′jikt;v. səb jekt′),USA pronunciation n. that which forms a basic matter of thought, discussion, investigation, etc.:a subject of conversation. Educationa branch of knowledge as a course of study:He studied four subjects in his first year at college. a motive, cause, or ground:a subject for complaint. Literature, Philosophythe theme of a sermon, book, story, etc. Music and Dancethe principal melodic motif or phrase in a musical composition, esp. in a fugue. Fine Artan object, scene, incident, etc., chosen by an artist for representation, or as represented in art. Governmenta person who is under the dominion or rule of a sovereign. Governmenta person who owes allegiance to a government and lives under its protection:four subjects of Sweden. Grammar(in English and many other languages) a syntactic unit that functions as one of the two main constituents of a simple sentence, the other being the predicate, and that consists of a noun, noun phrase, or noun substitute which often refers to the one performing the action or being in the state expressed by the predicate, as He in He gave notice. a person or thing that undergoes or may undergo some action:As a dissenter, he found himself the subject of the group's animosity. a person or thing under the control or influence of another. a person as an object of medical, surgical, or psychological treatment or experiment. a cadaver used for dissection. Philosophy[Logic.]that term of a proposition concerning which the predicate is affirmed or denied. Philosophy that which thinks, feels, perceives, intends, etc., as contrasted with the objects of thought, feeling, etc. the self or ego. Philosophy[Metaphysics.]that in which qualities or attributes inhere; substance. adj. being under domination, control, or influence (often fol. by to). being under dominion, rule, or authority, as of a sovereign, state, or some governing power; owing allegiance or obedience (often fol. by to). open or exposed (usually fol. by to):subject to ridicule. being dependent or conditional upon something (usually fol. by to):His consent is subject to your approval. being under the necessity of undergoing something (usually fol. by to):All beings are subject to death. liable; prone (usually fol. by to):subject to headaches. v.t. to bring under domination, control, or influence (usually fol. by to). to bring under dominion, rule, or authority, as of a conqueror or a governing power (usually fol. by to). to cause to undergo the action of something specified; expose (usually fol. by to):to subject metal to intense heat. to make liable or vulnerable; lay open; expose (usually fol. by to):to subject oneself to ridicule. [Obs.]to place beneath something; make subjacent. Latin, as above Old French sugetter Latin subjectāre, frequentative of subicere; replacing Middle English suget(t)en Late Latin subjectum grammatical or dialectical subject, noun, nominal use of neuter of subjectus; replacing Middle English suget, as above; (verb, verbal) Latin, as above; (noun, nominal) Old French Latin subjectus placed beneath, inferior, open to inspection, origin, originally past participle of subicere to throw or place beneath, make subject, equivalent. to sub- sub- + -jec-, combining form of jacere to throw + -tus past participle suffix; replacing Middle English suget (adjective, adjectival) 1275–1325 sub•ject′a•ble, adj. sub•ject′a•bil′i•ty, n. sub•ject′ed•ly, adv. sub•ject′ed•ness, n. sub′ject•less, adj. sub′ject•like′, adj. 1, 4.See corresponding entry in Unabridged Subject, theme, topic are often interchangeable to express the material being considered in a speech or written composition. Subject is a broad word for whatever is treated in writing, speech, art, etc.:the subject for discussion.Theme and topic are usually narrower and apply to some limited or specific part of a general subject. A theme is often the underlying conception of a discourse or composition, perhaps not put into words but easily recognizable:The theme of a need for reform runs throughout her work.A topic is the statement of what is to be treated in a section of a composition:The topic is treated fully in this section. 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged reason, rationale. 17.See corresponding entry in Unabridged subordinate, subservient. 20.See corresponding entry in Unabridged contingent. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: subject n /ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/ the predominant theme or topic, as of a book, discussion, etc any branch of learning considered as a course of study a word, phrase, or formal expression about which something is predicated or stated in a sentence; for example, the cat in the sentence The cat catches mice a person or thing that undergoes experiment, analysis, treatment, etc a person who lives under the rule of a monarch, government, etc an object, figure, scene, etc, as selected by an artist or photographer for representation that which thinks or feels as opposed to the object of thinking and feeling; the self or the mind a substance as opposed to its attributes Also called: theme a melodic or thematic phrase used as the principal motif of a fugue, the basis from which the musical material is derived in a sonata-form movement, or the recurrent figure in a rondo the term of a categorial statement of which something is predicated an originating motive change the subject ⇒ to select a new topic of conversation adj /ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/(usually postpositive) and followed by to: being under the power or sovereignty of a ruler, government, etc: subject peoples showing a tendency (towards): a child subject to indiscipline exposed or vulnerable: subject to ribaldry conditional upon: the results are subject to correction adv subject to ⇒ (preposition) under the condition that: we accept, subject to her agreement vb /səbˈdʒɛkt/(transitive) (followed by to) to cause to undergo the application (of): they subjected him to torture (often passive) followed by to: to expose or render vulnerable or liable (to some experience): he was subjected to great danger (followed by to) to bring under the control or authority (of): to subject a soldier to discipline rare to subdue or subjugate rare to present for consideration; submit Etymology: 14th Century: from Latin subjectus brought under, from subicere to place under, from sub- + jacere to throw subˈjectable adj subˌjectaˈbility n
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